In the March 2025 mini expansion for Pokemon TCG Pocket, titled Shining Revelry, a variety of new cards have been introduced, each bringing unique strategies and potential to the game. Here's a detailed look at the best cards you should aim for in this exciting expansion.
Team Rocket Grunt
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, discard a random Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokemon.
Team Rocket Grunt is a strategic card that can disrupt your opponent's early game by potentially removing their Energy advantage. While it may not be a game-changer, the ability to completely shut down an opponent's Active Pokemon by discarding their Energy is a significant advantage. This card can be seen as an effective counter to strategies that rely heavily on Energy attachment.
Pokemon Center Lady
Heal 30 damage from 1 of your Pokemon, and it recovers from all Special Conditions.
Pokemon Center Lady offers a versatile healing option without the restrictions found on other similar cards like Irida or Erika. The ability to heal 30 damage and remove all Special Conditions makes it an excellent addition to decks, particularly those featuring Snorlax, enhancing their resilience and longevity in battles.
Cyclizar
80HP, Overacceleration (1 Colorless Energy): During your next turn, this Pokemon’s Overacceleration attack does +20 damage. 20 damage. 1 Retreat Cost, Weakness: Fighting.
Cyclizar is an intriguing choice for players who enjoy using Farfetch’d. While it doesn't deliver immediate high damage, its ability to increase damage output over consecutive turns, combined with higher HP, makes it a solid pick. The Fighting weakness is a factor to consider when deciding between Cyclizar and Farfetch’d in your deck.
Wugtrio Ex
140HP, Pop Out Throughout (3 Water Energy): 1 of your opponent’s Pokemon is chosen at random 3 times. For each time a Pokemon was chosen, do 50 damage to it. 1 Retreat Cost, Weakness: Lightning.
Wugtrio Ex is a powerful card despite its reliance on random targeting. With the potential to deal up to 150 damage across three different Pokemon, it's particularly effective in a meta where damaging Benched Pokemon can be crucial. This card can significantly impact games, especially against strategies that rely on Benched Pokemon.
Lucario Ex
150HP, Aura Sphere (3 Fighting Energy): This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon. 100 damage. 2 Retreat Cost, Weakness: Psychic.
Lucario Ex is another excellent choice for players looking to impact their opponent's Bench. Its ability to deal damage to both the Active and a Benched Pokemon makes it a versatile attacker. Pairing it with regular Lucario can further enhance its effectiveness, offering a strong Fighting-type strategy.
Beedrill Ex
170HP, Crushing Spear (2 Grass Energy): Discard a random Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokemon. 80 damage. 1 Retreat Cost, Weakness: Fire.
Beedrill Ex brings significant value to Grass decks with its ability to deal 80 damage for just 2 Energy and discard an opponent's Energy. While it is a Stage 2 Pokemon, which can be inconsistent, its potential to disrupt opponents and deal substantial damage makes it a worthwhile addition to any Grass-focused deck.
These are the top cards to look out for in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Shining Revelry. Each card offers unique advantages and can significantly enhance your deck's performance in the competitive meta.